Persons with Disabilities — UNCRPD 2006 — KSLU Hr Notes
Persons with Disabilities — UNCRPD 2006
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities — adopted 13 December 2006; entered into force 3 May 2008. Paradigm shift: from charity model to rights-based model.
| Guiding Principle | Art. 3 UNCRPD |
|---|---|
| Respect for dignity and individual autonomy | Core |
| Non-discrimination | Core |
| Full participation and inclusion in society | Core |
| Equality of opportunity | Core |
| Accessibility | Core |
Key UNCRPD Articles
| Article | Right |
|---|---|
| Art. 9 | Accessibility — physical environment, transport, information |
| Art. 12 | Equal recognition before the law — legal capacity |
| Art. 13 | Access to justice — procedural accommodations |
| Art. 19 | Right to live independently in the community |
| Art. 24 | Inclusive education |
| Art. 27 | Work and employment — reasonable accommodation |
India: Ratified UNCRPD in 2007. Enacted the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 — expanded disability categories from 7 to 21; mandates 5% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions.